Bimota

BIMOTA DB1 1985 - 1986

BIMOTA DB1 1985 - 1986
BIMOTA DB1 1985 - 1986 · Photo: Philippe on fr.wikipedia.org, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBIMOTA DB1 1985 - 1986
Year1985 - 1986
Engine TypeFour stroke, 90 degree V-twin, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder (Ducati Pantah)
Displacement / Capacity748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke88 x 61.5 mm
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power46.6 kW / 62.5 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque61 Nm / 45 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
IgnitionBosch
Induction2 x 36 mm Dell'Orto PHF36 carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameChrome-molybdenum steel trellis space frame
Front Suspension41.7 mm Marzocchi M1R telescopic fork, 4-way rebound damping
Rear SuspensionRising rate linkage, Marzocchi shock, adjustable preload, 11-position compression damping
Front Brakes2 x 280 mm discs, 1-piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 260 mm disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight160 kg / 352.7 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre130/80 V16
Rear Tyre160/80 V18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Fuel Consumption5.7 l/100 km / 41 mpg
Top Speed223.7 km/h / 139 mph
Photo gallery
BIMOTA DB1 1985 - 1986

Photo: Ducati88M5, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Bimota file

Bimota's first Ducati-powered bike, answering critics that it only used Japanese engines. A stretched Pantah V-twin sits in a trellis frame with full bodywork; it is light, low and quick-steering but hard-riding and single-minded. The standard version was held back by quiet, restrictive air and exhaust gear.